New Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser appointed

21st December 2015

The Diocese of Sheffield is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Langthorne as the new Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. Linda will take up the role on 4 January 2016 and she will be based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham.

Linda has extensive experience of safeguarding having worked with children’s charities, Local Authorities and most recently as a self-employed consultant on safeguarding matters.

Bishop Steven Croft said:

“We are delighted to welcome Linda into the Diocesan Family and look forward to working with her as we continue to strive for best practice. Linda brings with her a wealth of experience that will help the diocese to further develop its robust policies and procedures.”

The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a sustainable network of Christ-like, lively and diverse Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God’s world.